MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Advanced Research
University of Hertfordshire
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MSc - Master of Science

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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2 years

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MSc - Master of Science

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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About the courseIntended for graduates of the biological and biosciences, this course will provide you with specialist knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology. This exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience is having an enormous impact on biotechnology. Analysis and manipulation of genes and genomes have provided the foundation for the development of new diagnostic methods, biological drugs and improved enzymes and proteins. New vaccines, synthetic antibodies and improved crops have ...Read more

About the course

Intended for graduates of the biological and biosciences, this course will provide you with specialist knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology. This exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience is having an enormous impact on biotechnology. Analysis and manipulation of genes and genomes have provided the foundation for the development of new diagnostic methods, biological drugs and improved enzymes and proteins. New vaccines, synthetic antibodies and improved crops have also benefitted from advances in molecular biotechnology.

  • MSc Molecular Biotechnology
  • MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Placement Year
  • Professional Accreditations

    Subject to validation, this course will be accredited by the Royal Society for Biology Accreditation.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    46/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    64th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
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    84th

    Modules

    Modules (Level 7)
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    Entry requirements

    The normal entry requirements for the programme are: An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis; A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the programme leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme. Students will be selected through interview

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    £14,400 per year

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    £19,800 per year

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    £19,800 per year

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    University of Hertfordshire
    University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

    The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to...

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    University of Hertfordshire
    Building, College Lane Hertfordshire Hatfield AL10 9AB United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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